End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Ubud in October
Ubud edges warmer than September, with highs of 85°F (30°C), lows of 73°F (23°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 73°F (23°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (30°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 73°F (23°C).
With 79% average humidity, it feels muggy.
About 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's October.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (July – September).
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: November brings 5.3 in (134 mm).
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in September to 75/100.
- October sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Bali Island Loop recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 85°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics79% average humidity
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ubud in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Forest temple complex home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.
Why now October scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Easy ridge path between two river valleys through elephant grass.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 2.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Goa Gajah
11th-century 'Elephant Cave' with a carved demon entrance and bathing pools.
Tirta Empul
Spring-fed temple with purification pools used by Balinese worshippers.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Terraced rice paddies in a valley north of Ubud with walking paths.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in October
- Nusa Penida in October~25 mi · highs 81°F, 2.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Uluwatu in October~25 mi · highs 81°F, 2.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ubud in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Ubud?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 90 in July – September. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain. October is inside the Apr – Oct window our Bali Island Loop recommends.
How hot is Ubud in October?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 73°F (23°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ubud in October?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 62.7 in (1593 mm).
What should I pack for Ubud in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 85°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (79% average humidity) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in October
- Bali Island Loop Apr – Oct
Planning Ubud in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.